2024 HCA Design Guidelines

Table 06: Home Automation Requirements

Future automation of heating and cooling

○ Connectivity between intercom and assistive technology ○ Future remote communication between SDA and OOA dwellings • All data cabling within SDA dwellings is looped back to a central point within the SDA dwelling, for future data rack / assistive technology hub if required by resident. Phone, internet and emergency communication (SDA) Section Summary Phone, internet and emergency communication requirements are for SDA dwellings only. SDA Phone, Internet and Emergency Communication Requirements: Requirements of NDIS SDA Design Standard and Housing Choices summarised below: • Capacity provided for one hard-wired phone account – phone is to have capacity for VOIP using NBN (Voice Over Internet Protocol) • Capacity for one dedicated Wi-Fi point per dwelling for use of assistive technology only. • Additional data point provided in bedroom to allow plug in of infrared devices. • Capacity for remote two-way communication between occupant and support person (OOA dwelling) – eg. via future installation of ceiling- mounted speakers and microphone. Requirements for onsite overnight assistance (OOA dwelling) associated with SDA include: • Provision of data point and Wi-Fi point in likely desk location. • Capacity for remote two-way communication between support staff and occupants in SDA dwelling.

High Density Low Density

SDA

Video Intercom

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vehicle Entry

Yes

N/A

Yes

Main Building En-trance Door (common)

Yes

N/A

Yes

D6.03

Lift

Yes

N/A

Yes

Fire Stairs

Fob access to residents floor only

N/A

Fob access to residents floor only

External Gates

Yes*

Yes*

Yes

CCTV

Yes

Yes

Yes

Doors

N/A

N/A

Yes*

Windows

N/A

N/A

Yes*

Blinds

N/A

N/A

Yes*

Cabling

N/A

N/A

Yes*

Back up battery / UPS

N/A

N/A

Yes

Note: Future proof the automation of these items with cabling, power and any other servicing requirements.

Data networks (SDA) Section Summary Data network requirements are for SDA dwellings only.

D6.02

SDA Data Network Requirements Requirements of NDIS SDA Design Standard and Housing Choices summarised below: • Data cabling throughout dwelling to facilitate: ○ Future automation of entry doors and internal doors ○ Future automation of window furnishings ○ Future automation of lighting

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